Bus Aide

A bus aide assists the school bus driver in providing safe transportation of students as they participate in the district's regular and extra-curricular activities.

Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent preferred.
• Must be in good health and able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must possess a current First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Able to pass physical, background, and drug test(s) as required.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Reports to: Transportation Director and Transportation Secretary

Performance Responsibilities:

• Rides the school bus with students both to and from school, according to schedule established by the Transportation Director and/or Transportation Secretary.
• Maintains student daily attendance roster
• Assists students with boarding and departing the bus, and may accompany them to their classroom.
• Walks up and down the aisle to observe, correct and/or report on student behavior.
• Writes up and maintains conduct notices.
• Assures that students obey bus rules.
• Assists driver with maintaining bus cleanliness.
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with district dress code.
• Reports any problems to the driver and Transportation Secretary.
• Assists driver with each student on the bus in case of emergency or for emergency exercise drills.
• Attends and participates in all transportation meetings and drills.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Terms of Employment: 10 months. Part-time. Salary established by the Governing Board policy on evaluation of classified personnel.